I was extremely impressed by the Eastern Cape Liquor Board which initiated a campaign aimed at preventing teenagers from abusing alcohol.
This advocacy campaign on underage drinking should be conducted in all provinces.
It is time that MECs for education, health and social services come together and embark on special educational programmes to address the scourge of underage drinking.
Alcohol is killing our nation. The harmful use of alcohol is particularly a grave threat to young people who are supposed to be our leaders one day.
Parents must play their part.
Alcohol abuse affects every part of our society, from very affluent communities to the poor.
Alcohol is dangerous and addictive.
It works like an anaesthetic for the brain and slows down the central nervous system.
Alcohol destroys brain cells and damages the liver.
I appeal to every young man out there to refrain from indulging in this intoxicating beverage.
I also appeal to every girl to be assertive. Assertiveness may ensure they have the ability not to be persuaded or pressurised into doing something that they know, deep down, is not a good idea.
- Stanley Mabena
